Why we have shifted to Jira
April 24, 2024
Why we have shifted to Jira
Score 4 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Wrike
We used Wrike for project coordination but found it lacking. While it purports to offer systematic planning and task management, the platform was often cumbersome, with task requesting and receiving more convoluted than streamlined. Despite its intent to simplify project management, it sometimes added layers of complexity, leading to communication snags within teams and delays in addressing project elements. The interface, rather than clarifying, sometimes muddled priorities, and the monitoring of deadlines occasionally fell short of expectations, detracting from overall productivity and effectiveness.
- Creation and set up of request
- Tracking all the tasks
- Problems with sprint planning
- Long time of loading
- Bothering offers to use application
- Everyone were informed about deadlines
Ultimately, we've decided to move our operations over to Jira. The initial choice of Wrike was driven by the management of the Marketing division; however, I had reservations about this decision from the start. Jira's capabilities seem to align more closely with our needs, particularly for the complexities and demands of data analytics projects. The suite of features in Jira, coupled with the collaborative environment provided by Confluence, offers a more robust and specialized platform for our project management. This transition reflects a strategic pivot towards tools that better support our workflows and project requirements.
Do you think Wrike delivers good value for the price?
No
Are you happy with Wrike's feature set?
No
Did Wrike live up to sales and marketing promises?
I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process
Did implementation of Wrike go as expected?
No
Would you buy Wrike again?
No